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You'll be spoilt for choice with our great range of day excursions departing WE'RE GOOD Shared with sister company this year. Take away the hassle of getting there and enjoy the ease, comfort and convenience of coach travel. TO GO Show / Musical We're pleased to hold 'Good to Go' status to welcome Let us make your day! you safely on board for a great day out. Should we need to cancel a trip due to Covid-19, we will offer Lunch included you a 100% no quibble refund, or a free transfer to another one of our days out, meaning you can book Afternoon or Cream Tea and travel in complete confidence with us. included

PICK-UP POINTS STAY IN TOUCH Your passport is required Sign up to our e-newsletter to for this excursion be the first to hear about promotions Eastbound pick-up MAIN COACH ROUTE and the latest holiday and day If the excursion is Route E, the coach will travel in TO BOOK excursion information. Westbound pick-up the order listed below. However, if it is Route W, Visit solentcoaches.co.uk Call us on 01425 473188 or the coach will travel in the reverse order. * Denotes where the coach to sign up today! visit www.solentcoaches.co.uk is a shared destination

ROUTE E Eastbound

BOURNEMOUTH CASTLEPOINT KINSON LIBRARY BEAR CROSS FERNDOWN WEST MOORS ST LEONARDS ST IVES TRAIN STATION Holdenhurst Road (bus stop Castlepoint Lane (west bus Wimborne Road (bus Bus stop outside Victoria Road (bus 119 Station Road (link road A31 BP Garage (bus stop Ringwood Road 7 outside Dorchester House) stop outside Castlepoint library) stop outside the library) Hamilton Court stop outside library) opposite Tesco Express) just before Woolsbridge RAB) (outside Post Office)

ROUTE W Westbound

FEEDER SERVICE Pick-ups from the following locations are operated by a feeder service to one of the main coach pick- QUALITY up points. Timings for this service will be advised approximately 5 days prior to departure. COACH HIRE New Milton Christchurch Christchurch Luxury coaches • Osborne Road (opposite community • Purewell Somerford Road (bus stop in • Catherines Hill (Hurn Road bus stop centre) layby just after roundabout opposite in layby just after roundabout) Comfortable and efficient travel Excess) New Milton Ringwood • Wheatsheaf (Old Milton bus stop) Christchurch • Meeting House (Meeting House Experienced, friendly drivers • Bargates (Bargates bus stop just before Lane) Highcliffe the Fountain Roundabout) • Sea Corner (bus stop layby after traffic lights) Contact us to find out more.

2 | INFORMATION To book call 01425 473188 or visit www.solentcoaches.co.uk to book online! INFORMATION | 3 PRIMARK & BULLRING, END OF SPRING SAT 02 MON 08 BRITISH MUSEUM * EASTER HOLIDAY JAN BIRMINGHAM FOR SHOPPING HALF-TERM HOLIDAYS MAR 2ND - 18TH APRIL 2021 1st pick-up: 07:00 1st drop-off: 20:00 THE STITCH FESTIVAL, Adult: £19 Child: £17 Senior: £18 SAT 27 BUSINESS DESIGN CENTRE, FEB LONDON (TBC) Visit the world’s largest Primark! Spread over five floors, MON 05 EASTER MONDAY the megastore features three cafes, one of which is 1st pick-up: 07:00 1st drop-off: 20:00 APR MYSTERY DRIVE Disney themed, a Hogwarts Wizarding world section, a recycle scheme, the custom lab, beauty salon and a Adult: £36 Child: £27 Senior: £35 1st pick-up: 08:00 1st drop-off: 18:00 barber shop. Birmingham also offers a range of other ®Visit London attractions such as the museum and art gallery, the Coach Only: £20 Adult: £21 Child: £19 Senior: £20 Science and Pen Museums, the Sea Life Centre, the 1st pick-up: 08:00 1st drop-off: 20:00 Jewellery Quarter and the Coffin Works. The Spring Knitting & Stitching Show moved to The What could be nicer as the Business Design Centre in 2020 allowing the show to be Adult: £15 Child: £13 Senior: £14 Easter weekend draws to a the biggest show yet. With a new name; The Stitch Festival close, than to sit back, relax and it champions creativity with hundreds of workshops, Founded in 1753, the British Museum’s remarkable enjoy a leisurely afternoon on our demonstrations, interactive features on offer as well as 200 SPRING HALF-TERM HOLIDAY collection spans over two million years of human history. mystery drive. A refreshment of our most loved exhibitors selling specialist craft supplies. Enjoy a unique comparison of the treasures of world stop (not included) will be made Spend a day re-stocking your yarn stash, learning to knit, cultures under one roof, centred around the magnificent en-route and there is a special 13TH - 21ST FEB 2021 mastering the art of tailoring and more. There has never been Great Court. surprise for everyone! a better excuse to get involved in craft! Tickets are included.

SAT 13 SNOWDROPS AT SAT 06 MON 08 LONDON DAY OUT * FEB HEVER CASTLE WED 07 MAR MAR SIDMOUTH WITH LUNCH APR 1st pick-up: 07:00 1st drop-off: 18:30 1st pick-up: 08:00 1st drop-off: 20:00 1st pick-up: 07:30 1st drop-off: 18:30 Adult: £32 Child: £26 Senior: £31 Adult: £15 Child: £13 Senior: £14 Adult: £15 Child: £13 Senior: £14

Follow a trail of thousands of snowdrops starting to From shopping and sightseeing, to theatre and A day of leisure in Bristol. If you're looking to shop, emerge from their winter hibernation on Hever Castle's museums, there is so much to see and do in London. Bristol has nearly 500 stores between its two separate Snowdrops trail - the first sign that spring is just around Head to the Capital for a day out to spend as you wish. the corner. With over 7,000 snowdrop bulbs planted in covered shopping centres. Alternatively, if you're just the Gardens over six years, Snowdrop Walk will provide looking to relax and take in the city you can choose from a welcome boost to flagging winter spirits. over 50 cafes and restaurants. SAT 27 IDEAL HOME SHOW, OLYMPIA MAR SUN 07 SURREY SPRING DRIVE SAT 20 THE ROYAL MINT MAR 1st pick-up: 07:00 1st drop-off: 19:00 FEB EXPERIENCE, WALES 1st pick-up: 08:00 1st drop-off: 19:00 1st pick-up: 08:00 1st drop-off: 17:00 Adult: £30 Child: £28 Senior: £29 1st pick-up: 07:00 1st drop-off: 19:30 Adult: £32 Child: £30 Senior: £31 Adult: £15 Child: £13 Senior: £14 This annual event offers Adult: £33 Child: £31 Senior: £32 unlimited ideas and inspiration Enjoy a Carvery lunch at the Hare & Hounds which lives Take in the wonderful sights on a drive through The North for all aspects of homes and in the heart of beautiful East . They have spent See how blank pieces of metal become coins, observe Downs, a ridge of chalk hills in south east England which gardens. From interior design years perfecting their carvery, using local suppliers to offer the striking hall from a viewing gallery, and even have the lie within two Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty, the to high tech gadgets, you’ll find the best fresh Devon meat and vegetables available, some opportunity to strike our own coin to take home (extra Surrey Hills and the Kent Downs. Please note: the tour will thousands of ways to improve from farms within 5 miles from The Hare & Hounds. After charge). explore the Surrey Hills rather than the Kent Downs. your home. lunch you have free time to explore Sidmouth.

4 | To book call 01425 473188... or visit www.solentcoaches.co.uk to book online | 5 SPRINGTIME IN THE FISH & CHIPS AND THE FRI 09 SAT 17 SAT 01 DARTMOUTH SAT 15 LYNTON & LYNMOUTH APR COTSWOLDS SCENIC DRIVE APR WEST RAILWAY MAY MAY

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Adult: £18 Child: £16 Senior: £17 Adult: £18 Child: £16 Senior: £17 Adult: £17 Child: £15 Senior: £16

A leisurely day in one of England's most popular areas Picturesque Dartmouth is very Today's excursion takes us with stops in Stow-on-the-Wold and the pretty historic much a ‘yachtie town’ where through the beautiful, and market town of Burford. you’ll see all kinds of craft on the sometimes rugged, countryside beautiful river. Stroll along the of North Devon, taking in Embankment of this historic town Exmoor, to the picturesque with the distinctive Britannia villages of Lynton & Lynmouth. Royal Naval College set proud on These villages lay one above the hillside. Why not take a range the other, and are linked by the WED 14 POSTAL MUSEUM, 1st pick-up: 07:00 1st drop-off: 18:00 APR LONDON of river trips, browse the shops and soak up the history. cliff railway. From Lynton you can see out over the Bristol Adult: £60 Child: £58 Senior: £59 Channel and in Lynmouth it is still possible to see evidence of the 1950's flood, when the torrents of water 1st pick-up: 07:00 1st drop-off: 19:00 flooded down off the Moors into the river and swept Enjoy a fish and chip lunch as we travel on the historic MON 03 SWEEPS FESTIVAL, away parts of the village. Refreshments stops will be Adult: £36 Child: £34 Senior: £35 steam locomotives, coaches and wagons, traveling MAY ROCHESTER through ten unique stations linked by a twenty mile made throughout the day. Ride through the hidden scenic journey. The surrounding countryside is as varied tunnels of Rail Mail and as it is beautiful. The gently rolling Quantock hills and discover a unique piece of distant Exmoor, unspoilt villages and farms nestling in industrial heritage. Then leafy lanes, the cliffs and coast of the Bristol Channel WED 19 ISLE OF WIGHT DRIVE & with views of distant South-Wales, confident Church explore inspiring exhibitions MAY WARNER BEMBRIDGE HOTEL packed with incredible objects, Towers, Duster's imposing Castle and Minehead's exciting stories and fun-filled seaside charm are all waiting to be seen. 1st pick-up: 07:00 1st drop-off: 19:00 interactive displays.

1st pick-up: 07:00 1st drop-off: 20:30 Adult: £35 Child: £33 Senior: £34

END OF EASTER Adult: £23 Child: £21 Senior: £22 Sit back, relax and enjoy a scenic drive through parts of HOLIDAYS the Isle of Wight, with a stop at the Warner Bembridge FRI 16 BRIGHTON This traditional, colourful and lively festival marks its Hotel for lunch and refreshments (not included). APR 42nd anniversary in 2021, with local chimney sweeps, Morris dancers and folk groups from all over the UK. Join 1st pick-up: 07:00 1st drop-off: 18:00 in the incredible selection of musical entertainment and SUN 25 TULIPS AT HEVER an ever-expanding range of activities. Adult: £18 Child: £16 Senior: £17 APR CASTLE GIVE THE GIFT A great place for shopping with 1st pick-up: 06:30 1st drop-off: 18:30

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6 | To book call 01425 473188... or visit www.solentcoaches.co.uk to book online | 7 WARNER BROTHERS SAT 22 WEYMOUTH AND LYME REGIS THU 27 BOVINGTON TANK MUSEUM * FRI 28 MARWELL WILDLIFE ZOO * MON 31 MAY MAY MAY MAY STUDIO TOUR

1st pick-up: 08:00 1st drop-off: 18:00 1st pick-up: 09:00 1st drop-off: 18:00 1st pick-up: 07:30 1st drop-off: 17:00

Adult: £18 Child: £16 Senior: £17 Adult: £30 Child: £28 Senior: £29 Adult: £70 Child: £61 Senior: £69

Coach Only: £23 Spend some time in the beautiful A thrilling opportunity to seaside town of Weymouth explore the magic of the before traveling to Lyme Regis in The Bovington Tank Museum is the foremost collection world-renowned Harry Potter West , it was a medieval of armoured vehicles in the United Kingdom. With almost film series. This unique walking port which became a seaside 300 vehicles on exhibition from 26 countries it is the most tour takes you behind-the- resort in the 18th Century thanks wide-ranging collection of tanks and armoured vehicles in scenes and showcases a huge 1st pick-up: 08:30 1st drop-off: 17:00 to its excellent sandy beach and the world, and includes one of two working examples of a array of beautiful sets, German Tiger I tank in the world and a British World War I small harbour. Adult: £40 Child: £38 Senior: £39 costumes and props. It also Mark I — the world's oldest surviving combat tank. reveals some closely guarded secrets about the special A visit to Marwell is a chance to get closer to the wonders effects and breath-taking animatronics. MONKEY WORLD - APE of the natural world - and play a big part in helping to MON 24 HAMPTON COURT THU 27 RESCUE CENTRE * save them. From pink-tailed sharks to red-eyed tree frogs, MAY PALACE MAY laughing kookabura to frilled lizards, the 140-acre park is home to over 250 exotic and endangered species, in TUE 01 1st pick-up: 09:00 1st drop-off: 18:00 BATH beautiful landscaped surroundings. JUN Adult: £36 Child: £34 Senior: £35 1st pick-up: 07:00 1st drop-off: 19:00 Coach Only: £23 SUMMER HALF-TERM HOLIDAY Adult: £18 Child: £16 Senior: £17 Monkey World was set up in Bath is renowned for its fabulous Georgian architecture, 1987 by Jim Cronin to provide 29TH MAY - 6TH JUNE 2021 the spectacular Roman Baths, abbey and museums. abused Spanish beach chimps Pulteney Bridge, a replica medieval construction, spans 1st pick-up: 08:00 1st drop-off: 19:00 with a permanent, stable home. the River Avon and is next to an impressive weir. Today Monkey World works in Adult: £40 Child: £31 Senior: £39 conjunction with foreign SAT 29 CLARKS VILLAGE governments from all over the MAY OR WELLS Transport yourself back to the heyday of Tudor feasting world to stop the illegal and entertainment in Henry VIII’s Kitchens and Great smuggling of apes out of Africa and Asia. At the park Hall. Discover the Stuart and Georgians Baroque Palace visitors can see over 250 primates of more than 20 THU 03 ARUNDEL CARPET and how other Royal families made this palace their own. different species. Set amongst the woodland of Dorset JUN OF FLOWERS Audio guides are included in the palace ticket. If you still lays 65 acres of sanctuary for over 250 primates. want more, lose yourself in the most famous maze in the 1st pick-up: 08:00 1st drop-off: 18:00 world. The Hampton Court Maze is still baffling visitors after 300 years. FRI 28 WINCHESTER * Adult: £18 Child: £16 Senior: £17 MAY For over 100 years, Arundel 1st pick-up: 08:30 1st drop-off: 17:00 1st pick-up: 07:00 1st drop-off: 18:00 Cathedral has celebrated the feast of Corpus Christi with a STAY IN TOUCH Adult: £18 Child: £16 Senior: £17 Adult: £18 Child: £16 Senior: £17 festival of flowers, featuring a Sign up to our e-newsletter to be the magnificent 90-foot carpet of first to hear about promotions and the Today we head to Winchester where you may wish to visit the Enjoy a day of shopping at Street, home to the Clarks Village flowers filling the cathedral's Cathedral or walk through the Abbey House and Gardens. Shopping Outlet. With a vast selection of shops selling central aisle. Spend time in the latest day excursion information. Alternatively, you might prefer to hit the shops or grab a bite famous brands at discounted prices, you're sure to bag a quaint streets of Arundel where Visit www.solentcoaches.co.uk to sign up today! to eat in one of the city's many cafés and restaurants. bargain! Or why not explore the cathedral city of Wells? you will find cafés, restaurants, craft and antique shops.

8 | To book call 01425 473188... or visit www.solentcoaches.co.uk to book online | 9 SAT 05 HORSE-DRAWN TUE 06 COTSWOLDS SCENIC THU 15 GREENWICH SAT 19 CHELTENHAM JUN BARGE WITH JUL DRIVE & LAVENDER FIELDS JUL JUN SANDWICHES, TEA & CAKE 1st pick-up: 07:00 1st drop-off: 19:00 1st pick-up: 08:00 1st drop-off: 18:00 1st pick-up: 07:00 1st drop-off: 19:00 1st pick-up: 08:00 1st drop-off: 18:00 Adult: £18 Child: £16 Senior: £17 Adult: £25 Child: £23 Senior: £24 Adult: £18 Child: £16 Senior: £17 Adult: £43 Child: £41 Senior: £42 Home to the Meridian Line, the We take a scenic drive through Today we travel to the most complete Regency Town in Cutty Sark ship, the Royal Join us on a leisurely 3-hour Horse Drawn Barge trip the Cotswolds villages with a England. Cheltenham is a mix of traditional and modern Observatory, the National along the Kennet & Avon Canal, during which time shop for lunch before making our culture with plenty of attractions, parks, theatres, Maritime Museum, the sandwiches, tea & cake will be served. way to the Lavender farm, where museums and points of interest. Planetarium, the Old Royal 40 different varieties of Lavender, Naval College, London's cable some 140 miles of rows and over car, Greenwich Park and the O2 500,000 plants, grow and bloom arena, there's lots to explore! Or SAT 26 BLENHEIM PALACE FLOWER in the summer time. SAT 17 ROYAL INTERNATIONAL AIR you may like to take a cruise along the Thames. JUN SHOW JUL TATTOO AT FAIRFORD

1st pick-up: 07:00 1st drop-off: 19:00 HAMPTON COURT END OF SUMMER SAT 10 Adult: £41 Child: £35 Senior: £40 FLOWER SHOW HALF-TERM HOLIDAY JUL

There will be over 150 exhibitors, a Grand Floral Marquee 1st pick-up: 08:00 1st drop-off: 19:00 with RHS Judges, 10 garden landscapes and lots more including food, refreshments and family activities. SAT 12 KENSINGTON PALACE Adult: £51 Child: £51 Senior: £51 JUN Price also includes entry to Blenheim Palace and Park, Formal Gardens and The Pleasure Gardens. Coach Only: £25 1st pick-up: 07:00 1st drop-off: 19:00 1st pick-up: 06:30 1st drop-off: 20:00 A gardening mecca combining inspiration, innovation and Adult: £40 Child: £31 Senior: £39 creativity and featuring a spectacular collection of show Adult: £74 Child: £30 Senior: £74 SAT 26 gardens, exhibitors and gardening accessories. Tickets CARDIFF to the flower show are included in the cost of the trip, Visitors will get to see fast jets, giant transporters, Explore the birthplace of Queen Victoria and home to JUN young royals for over 300 years. Walk in the footsteps of however entry to Hampton Court Palace is NOT included. historic aircraft and much more. An opportunity to meet royalty in Victoria's re-imagined childhood rooms and the the crews, get close to the aircraft and enjoy a feast of magnificent King's State and Queen's State Apartments. first-class entertainment including the Techno Zone, the Vintage Village, Aerodrome and the Adrenalin Zone. SAT 10 WEYMOUTH SEAFOOD JUL FESTIVAL FRI 18 KEW PALACE & GARDENS JUN 1st pick-up: 07:30 1st drop-off: 17:00 WED 21 BLETCHLEY PARK JUL 'STATION X' 1st pick-up: 07:00 1st drop-off: 19:00 Adult: £18 Child: £16 Senior: £17 1st pick-up: 07:00 1st drop-off: 19:00 Adult: £36 Child: £29 Senior: £35 1st pick-up: 07:00 1st drop-off: 20:30 Taking place around Weymouth's harbourside, The Adult: £36 Child: £31 Senior: £35 Explore the world’s most Adult: £23 Child: £21 Senior: £22 Pommery Dorset Seafood famous botanic garden and Festival brings together Bletchley Park is a place of exceptional historical discover breath taking Cardiff has plenty to offer – you may wish to visit the champagne and seafood, importance. It is the home of British codebreaking landscapes, glasshouses full of many museums or the magnificent Cardiff Castle family entertainment and a and a birthplace of modern information technology. It rare and beautiful plants, (entrance not included), or if shopping is more your thing great opportunity to gain an played a major role in World War Two, producing secret botanical art galleries and the you will find an array of shops including designer labels understanding of the superb intelligence which had a profound influence on the © Gareth Gardner soaring treetop walkway. and favourite mainstream retailers. seafood available to us just off our wonderful shores. outcome of the conflict.

10 | To book call 01425 473188... or visit www.solentcoaches.co.uk to book online | 11 ABBOTSBURY FRI 30 THE IMPERIAL WAR MUSEUM, FRI 06 BIRDWORLD AND FOREST SUMMER HOLIDAYS TUE 27 SWANNERY & SUB-TROPICAL JUL LONDON AUG LODGE GARDEN CENTRE JUL 24TH JULY - 1ST SEPTEMBER 2021 GARDENS 1st pick-up: 08:00 1st drop-off: 18:00 1st pick-up: 08:00 1st drop-off: 18:00 Adult: £40 Child: £38 Senior: £39 SAT 24 LEGOLAND® AT Adult: £36 Child: £34 Senior: £35 JUL WINDSOR RESORT * Birdworld, near Farnham, is set in 25 acres of Abbotsbury Swannery is the landscaped garden. There is so much to see, from exotic only place in the world where birds to colourful tropical fish. The award winning Forest you are able to walk through Lodge Garden Centre is located just next-door, as is the heart of a colony of nesting Jenny Wren Farm which is home to donkeys, rabbits, Mute Swans. We than travel to ducks and much more. nearby Abbotsbury Sub-Tropical Gardens. Established in 1765 as a kitchen garden to her nearby castle, it has developed SAT 07 PLYMOUTH, DEVON since then into a magnificent 20-acre garden filled with 1st pick-up: 07:30 1st drop-off: 19:30 1st pick-up: 07:00 1st drop-off: 19:00 AUG rare and exotic plants from around the world. Adult: £55 Child: £55 Senior: £55 Adult: £18 Child: £16 Senior: £17 1st pick-up:07:00 1st drop-off: 20:00

Coach Only: £22 Adult: £26 Child: £24 Senior: £25 The Imperial War Museum London is the world’s leading museum of war. Founded during the First World War, the An ideal day out for families with children aged 2-12, WED 28 HAMBLE RIVER museum now houses militaria pertaining to both World Plymouth is one of Europe's finest and most vibrant with over 55 interactive rides, live shows and attractions JUL CRUISE AND LUNCH Wars. Displayed across six floors, the museum’s vast waterfront cities. With the whole of Devon and Cornwall as all set over 150 acres of beautiful parkland. Soar through collections encompass a wealth of objects each with a its playground, the quality of life in Plymouth is unbeatable. the air on the Dragon rollercoaster, make a splash in 1st pick-up: 08:00 1st drop-off: 17:00 story to tell. General entry to the Museum is free, although DUPLO® Valley, discover a world of sea creatures on a charge may be applicable to certain exhibitions. Atlantis Submarine Voyage or earn your driving licence in Adult: £44 Child: £42 Senior: £43 the LEGO City Driving School. MON 09 LONGLEAT HOUSE & LEGO, the LEGO logo and LEGOLAND are trademarks Cruise down Southampton water AUG SAFARI PARK of the LEGO Group. ©2016 The LEGO Group. to the River Hamble with its SAT 31 BUCKINGHAM PALACE - THE marinas, yachts and the location JUL STATE ROOMS 1st pick-up: 08:00 1st drop-off: 19:00 of the 1980s TV classic Howard’s Way. This is a lovely stretch of Adult: £50 Child: £44 Senior: £49 SAT 25 WINDSOR * 1st pick-up: 07:30 1st drop-off: 19:30 JUL water giving a more tranquil cruise then many of the busy Adult: £47 Child: £37 Senior: £46 Longleat offers a multitude of attractions and Longleat waterways around the local area. House is widely regarded as one of the most beautiful 1st pick-up: 07:30 1st drop-off: 19:30 stately homes. The Safari Park tour allows you to get close Please advise of any dietary requirements when booking. At the heart of the Palace, the to the lions, tigers, giraffes - to name but a few of the Adult: £18 Child: £16 Senior: £17 State Rooms are used for animals, many of them seen on the television. ceremonial occasions and Windsor is a beautiful historic entertaining and are furnished town next to the River Thames. with many treasures from the There are many places to shop THU 29 CLARKS VILLAGE Royal Collection. The special in Windsor, many tours to take OR WELLS exhibition at Buckingham JUL KEEP UP TO DATE WITH NEWS, and lots of history to be Palace for 2020 is Royal explored. Enjoy your time 1st pick-up: 07:00 1st drop-off: 18:00 Animals. Focusing on the Royal Family's interest in PROMOTIONS AND COMPETITIONS! shopping and enjoying the animals, from the giraffe presented to George IV as a gift @SolentCoaches sights of Windsor Town or why Adult: £18 Child: £16 Senior: £17 from Egypt, to Queen Victoria and Prince Albert's not visit Windsor Castle, Her Majesty, The Queen's enthusiasm for pet dogs, the importance of horses and official residence and favourite weekend home. See 29th May 2021 for details. todays royal family's pets. SolentCoaches

12 | To book call 01425 473188... or visit www.solentcoaches.co.uk to book online | 13 SWANAGE ON MARKET OSBORNE HOUSE, FRI 13 SAT 14 WED 18 DAY IN PORTSMOUTH * SAT 21 GUERNSEY DAY TRIP AUG DAY AUG ISLE OF WIGHT AUG AUG

1st pick-up: 08:00 1st drop-off: 18:00 1st pick-up: 08:00 1st drop-off: 18:00

Adult: £22 Child: £20 Senior: £21 Adult: £22 Child: £20 Senior: £21

The charming seaside town nestles at the foot of the A City rich in maritime history, with many shopping Purbeck Hills and has long been a popular spot for a opportunities. Visit the Dockyard - see the Mary Rose, leisurely day out. Swanage Market has around 160 stalls HMS Victory and the Warrior. Ascend the Spinnaker tower - delicious fresh bread, cheese, fresh crab, clothes, for panoramic views over the city and the Solent. Or how some lovely fresh veg and loads more besides! 1st pick-up: 07:00 1st drop-off: 19:00 about some shopping at Gunwharf Quays or relax at a café by the waterside. Entrance to attractions not included Adult: £55 Child: £50 Senior: £54 1st pick-up: 08:00 1st drop-off: 22:00

English Heritage Member: £38 Adult: £53 Child: £51 Senior: £52 SAT 14 ARUNDEL D-DAY STORY AUG 'Its impossible to imagine a prettier spot...." said Queen WED 18 PORTSMOUTH * After our morning crossing from Poole to Guernsey, we Victoria when first visiting Osborne House. Now it's AUG continue as foot passengers to the island's capital; St your chance to see the magnificent Royal Apartments, Peter Port. You'll have time to explore at leisure, take in 1st pick-up: 08:00 1st drop-off: 18:00 stroll through the Victorian Walled Garden and visit the the town's heritage, head to the high street, or enjoy one enchanting Swiss Cottage. of the many restaurants and bars. Adult: £34 Child: £32 Senior: £33

The D-Day Story is the only museum in the UK dedicated to the Allied Invasion in June 1944. Following a £5 TUE 24 PRIMARK & BULLRING, SUN 15 EASTBOURNE million transformation project the museum has been BIRMINGHAM FOR SHOPPING transformed to provide an engaging insight into the lives AUG AUG AIRSHOW of those who took part in D-Day. 1st pick-up: 07:00 1st drop-off: 20:00 1st pick-up: 07:30 1st drop-off: 19:30 1st pick-up: 08:00 1st drop-off: 18:00 Adult: £23 Child: £21 Senior: £22 Adult: £21 Child: £19 Senior: £20 THU 19 Adult: £22 Child: £20 Senior: £21 LONDON MUSEUMS AUG See 2nd January 2021. 'The award-winning Airbourne Join us as we head off on a scenic drive to beautiful celebrates 28 years of airshow Arundel. We spend the day in Arundel, a town which excellence in 2021. Attracting combines one thousand years of history with independent huge crowds, Eastbourne's SAT 28 SIDMOUTH & DONKEY shops, art galleries, restaurants, cafes and some great International Airshow boasts a AUG SANCTUARY attractions such as the cathedral and castle. 2 mile flying display line along Eastbourne seafront. 1st pick-up: 08:00 1st drop-off: 19:00

Adult: £23 Child: £21 Senior: £22 SAT 14 CRAFTING LIVE AUG AT SANDOWN PARK Beautiful gardens, leisurely MON 16 BUCKINGHAM PALACE - THE 1st pick-up: 07:00 1st drop-off: 19:00 walks, regency history, clean 1st pick-up: 08:00 1st drop-off: 20:00 AUG STATE ROOMS beaches and friendly shops. Adult: £22 Child: £20 Senior: £21 It's all here in this lovely Adult: £31 Child: £29 Senior: £30 1st pick-up: 07:30 1st drop-off: 19:30 seaside town that nestles We will drop-off outside the Natural History Museum beneath majestic red cliffs and You'll find the hottest crafts and hobbies and all the Adult: £51 Child: £41 Senior: £50 from which you'll also be able to visit the Science and the green hills of the glorious materials and supplies you'll ever need plus free Victoria & Albert Museums, all with free admission (some Sid Valley. After lunch we will demonstrations to enjoy. See 31st July 2021 for details. exhibitions may charge). pay a visit to the donkey sanctuary. (Free entrance).

14 | To book call 01425 473188... or visit www.solentcoaches.co.uk to book online | 15 BLETCHLEY PARK - 1940S SUN 05 HIGHCLERE CASTLE SAT 18 OXFORD * SAT 25 QUALITY SEP SEP SEP VINTAGE WEEKEND COACH HIRE 1st pick-up: 08:30 1st drop-off: 18:00 Luxury coaches Adult: £38 Child: £36 Senior: £37 Comfortable and efficient travel Experienced, friendly drivers Explore the setting for the TV drama 'Downton Abbey' and the home of the Earl and Countess of Carnarvon. CONTACT US TO FIND OUT MORE The Carnarvon family has lived at Highclere since 1679, and still do to this day. Surrounded by picturesque gardens and views. 1st pick-up: 08:00 1st drop-off: 20:00

MON 30 MARWELL WILDLIFE ZOO * Adult: £15 Child: £13 Senior: £14 AUG RHS WISLEY FLOWER THU 09 Known as the 'City of 'Dreaming Spires,' with many 1st pick-up: 08:30 1st drop-off: 18:30 SEP SHOW attractions ranging from ancient to modern. Visit one of the many historic buildings or museums or why not Adult: £43 Child: £41 Senior: £42 1st pick-up: 08:00 1st drop-off: 19:00 spend the day shopping. There are also many places to 1st pick-up: 07:00 1st drop-off: 19:00 eat and drink so you can spend the day at your leisure. See 28th May for details. Adult: £29 Child: £27 Senior: £28 Adult: £32 Child: £27 Senior: £31 Coach Only: £18 There will be live music and food offerings. Try your luck Set in 240 acres, Wisley is a SAT 18 with the vintage lawn games or perhaps browse the MON 30 WINCHESTER * BLENHEIM PALACE * AUG stunning garden with plenty to SEP collection of vintage vehicles. There will be historical see regardless of the season, displays, reenactors on site and a chance to pick up 1st pick-up: 08:00 1st drop-off: 20:00 1st pick-up: 08:30 1st drop-off: 18:30 and has been a centre of a vintage treat at one of the stalls. Why not dress to gardening excellence for over a impress and visit in 1940s attire? Adult: £40 Child: £31 Senior: £39 Adult: £22 Child: £20 Senior: £21 century. Our visit coincides with a six-day floral Discover over 300 years of See 28th May for details. extravaganza which will feature a variety of specialist nurseries and trade stands, with history at Blenheim Palace. SAT 09 KNITTING & STITCHING top quality plants and garden goodies. From the vast collection of art, OCT SHOW, ALEXANDRA PALACE tapestry and antiques inside its END OF SUMMER HOLIDAY halls and rooms to the 2000 1st pick-up: 07:00 1st drop-off: 19:00 acres of landscaped parkland SAT 11 TRAGO MILLS IN NEWTON and beautiful formal gardens. Adult: £42 Child: £40 Senior: £41 SEP ABBOT, DEVON Current exhibits focus on Sarah, SUN 05 PASHLEY MANOR GARDENS - Duchess of Marlborough, John Churchill & the Battle of The Knitting & Stitching Shows SEP DAHLIA DAYS 1st pick-up: 07:30 1st drop-off: 19:30 Blenheim and the life and love of Winston Churchill. are the definitive and best exhibitions for lovers of textiles, 1st pick-up: 08:00 1st drop-off: 18:30 Adult: £16 Child: £14 Senior: £15 covering belt making, shibori, the Japanese art of dying, Adult: £29 Child: £27 Senior: £28 jewellery making, card making, Trago Mills, Newton Abbot is located in 110 acres, amidst THU 23 KEW PALACE & GARDENS the lovely south Devon countryside, with views over SEP mixed media and so much more. As summer reaches its peak and turns to autumn the towards Dartmoor. A stone’s throw from the A38 between gardens at Pashley, on the border of Sussex and Kent, Exeter and Plymouth it is perfectly located for customers 1st pick-up: 07:30 1st drop-off: 19:00 are ablaze with colour, provided by hundreds of dazzling to take advantage of its unique discount shopping and dahlias. The dahlias will be at their best from mid- leisure facilities. Consisting of over 250,000 square feet Adult: £33 Child: £26 Senior: £32 AUTUMN HALF-TERM HOLIDAY August to mid-September. Refreshments and Gift Shop of retail space, it offers over 180,000 products, across 38 on site. departments at unbeatable everyday lowest prices! See 18th June for details. 23RD - 31ST OCTOBER 2021

16 | To book call 01425 473188... or visit www.solentcoaches.co.uk to book online | 17 SAT 23 THU 28 FRI 29 LONDON MUSEUMS WARWICK * TOWER OF LONDON * SUN 31 OCT OCT OCT WARWICKSHIRE STEAM OCT RAILWAY 1st pick-up: 07:00 1st drop-off: 19:00 1st pick-up: 07:30 1st drop-off: 19:00 1st pick-up: 07:30 1st drop-off: 19:00 1st pick-up: 07:00 1st drop-off: 19:00 Adult: £19 Child: £17 Senior: £18 Adult: £18 Child: £16 Senior: £17 Adult: £43 Child: £33 Senior: £40 Adult: £41 Child: £32 Senior: £40 See 19th August for details. The historic town of Warwick is well worth a visit with This World Heritage Site spans much to explore and good quality antique and gift shops. over 900 years of Royal history We join the Gloucestershire and is the only place that you Warwickshire Steam Railway in can view the magnificent Cheltenham for a nostalgic Crown Jewels as well as visit journey through the magnificent THU 28 the Bloody Tower and much Cotswolds countryside. WED 27 HASTINGS * WARWICK CASTLE * OCT OCT more. © Jack Boskett

1st pick-up: 07:00 1st drop-off: 19:00 SAT 30 SWINDON DESIGNER Adult: £18 Child: £16 Senior: £17 OCT OUTLET * END OF AUTUMN HALF-TERM HOLIDAY Hastings is probably best 1st pick-up: 08:00 1st drop-off: 19:00 known for the famous battle, which took place in 1066 and is Adult: £18 Child: £16 Senior: £17 the site of Britain's first Norman SAT 20 CARNIVAL Castle. The Old Town is home 1st pick-up: 07:30 1st drop-off: 19:00 NOV Shop 'till you drop at the Outlet of the fictitious DCS Foyle of Centre located in the beautifully Foyle's War fame. There are a Adult: £37 Child: £35 Senior: £36 1st pick-up: 11:00 1st drop-off: 01:00 renovated Great Western number of Maritime Museums Railway Works, it's a great Adult: £18 Child: £16 Senior: £17 to visit, including the Shipwreck Museum & Fishermen's Britain's Ultimate Castle where you'll be surrounded by place for bargains with up to Museum. (Entrances not included). jaw-dropping history, magic, myth and adventure! Explore 50% discount on designer the Horrible Histories Maze, Battlements, towers, turrets, An annual Somerset tradition dating back over 160 labels. awesome interiors and the Great Hall and daily shows. years. Watch as masquerades from a range of carnival groups parade through the Isle of Avalon. It is one of the biggest and most spectacular illuminated parades of its kind in Europe and supports many local charities and WED 27 STEAM - MUSEUM OF TRUE CRIME MUSEUM * SAT 30 organisations. OCT FRI 29 TOWER BRIDGE THE GREAT WESTERN OCT OCT EXHIBITION * RAILWAY * 1st pick-up: 07:00 1st drop-off: 19:00 GLOUCESTERSHIRE 1st pick-up: 07:30 1st drop-off: 19:00 1st pick-up: 08:00 1st drop-off: 19:00 MON 22 Adult: £26 Child: £24 Senior: £25 QUAYS VICTORIAN Adult: £29 Child: £24 Senior: £28 Adult: £29 Child: £27 Senior: £28 NOV CHRISTMAS MARKET For everyone fascinated by the dark world of crime, explore this Tower Bridge will transport you Housed in a beautifully restored 1st pick-up: 07:00 1st drop-off: 19:00 attraction set in 3000sq/ft of to Victorian London, telling the Grade II railway building in the caves. Serial killers, forensics, story of the city’s defining heart of the former Swindon Adult: £23 Child: £21 Senior: £22 unsolved crimes, prison landmark from the very railway works, the museum weapons, football hooligans, beginning. Uncover the history tells the story of those who Soak up the traditional festive atmosphere at what has mafia, drug lords and lots more. of the world’s most famous built, operated and travelled on rapidly become one of the biggest seasonal market events Not for the faint hearted! The bridge, immerse yourself in the the Great Western Railway, a in the country at Gloucestershire Quays. Browse around Museums displays include flashing lights and sound architecture and engineering, railway network that, through 150 stalls selling artisan crafts, fine food and drink and effects and the caves can get chilly, so we would suggest then watch city life unfold in dramatic panorama from its the pioneering vision was regarded as the most unique Christmas gifts, while a huge cast of larger than life taking an extra layer to put on. high-level Walkways and Glass Floors. advanced in the world. Victorian characters enthral, entertain and amuse.

18 | To book call 01425 473188... or visit www.solentcoaches.co.uk to book online | 19 HOGWARTS IN THE FRI 03 BRUGES CHRISTMAS SAT 04 WORCESTER VICTORIAN SAT 11 LONDON CHRISTMAS TUE 24 SNOW, WARNER BROS. DEC MARKET (TBA) DEC CHRISTMAS FAYRE DEC SHOPPING * NOV STUDIO TOUR - THE MAKING OF HARRY POTTER 1st pick-up: 06:00 1st drop-off: 19:30 1st pick-up: 07:00 1st drop-off: 19:00

1st pick-up: 08:00 1st drop-off: 20:00 Adult: £23 Child: £21 Senior: £22 Adult: £15 Child: £13 Senior: £14

Adult: £78 Child: £76 Senior: £77 This leading Victorian-themed We drop off at Park Lane near Hyde Park, a central street market is the perfect way location which is close to the underground and has easy Warner Brothers Studio has a magical seasonal to begin your seasonal access to Oxford Street and Knightsbridge for your makeover as the Great Hall is filled with the actual preparations and celebrations. Christmas shopping needs. decorations and food props used in the Harry Potter film The atmospheric streets of series. See how the Christmas feasts were created and 1st pick-up: 06:00 1st drop-off: 23:30 historic Worcester will be filled how sets were transformed for festive scenes. with sideshows and over two WINTER WONDERLAND IN Adult: £46 Child: £46 Senior: £46 hundred stalls with many SAT 11 stallholders expected to dress in traditional dress as 19th DEC HYDE PARK * Insurance Under 79: £15 Over 80: £35 century ladies, gents, urchins and chimney sweeps, as THU 25 well as a few Victorian themed surprises along the way! 1st pick-up: 07:00 1st drop-off: 19:00 CHICHESTER The historic city of Bruges is famous for its medieval NOV architecture, beautiful 13th century Belfry, picturesque Adult: £15 Child: £13 Senior: £14 canals and lacemaking. Experience this fairy-tale city at 1st pick-up: 08:00 1st drop-off: 18:00 MON 06 WINCHESTER Christmas time as it is transformed into a winter wonderland Featuring an outdoor ice rink, a traditional German DEC CHRISTMAS MARKET of lights with traditional stalls selling gifts, speciality food and Christmas Market, Zippo's Christmas Circus, and a 50m Adult: £18 Child: £16 Senior: £17 decorations. Please note: this date maybe subject to change giant observation wheel offering magnificent views of 1st pick-up: 08:30 1st drop-off: 18:30 when the Christmas markets release the official dates. Hyde Park. (Customers are advised to book tickets to We head to Chichester where attractions in advance). you can spend the day at Adult: £15 Child: £13 Senior: £14 leisure browsing the many shops, or grab a bite to eat in One of the best Christmas markets in the exceptional FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS AT one of the several restaurants SAT 04 setting of Winchester Cathedral. Inspired by traditional CHRISTMAS and cafes. DEC LONGLEAT German Christmas markets, you will find over 90 TUE 14 LUNCH AT WARNER wooden chalets selling all kinds of gifts. Please note: DEC SINAH WARREN this date maybe subject to change when the Christmas markets release the official dates. 1st pick-up: 07:30 1st drop-off: 19:00

SUN 28 BATH CHRISTMAS MARKET Adult: £37 Child: N/A Senior: £36 (DATE TBC) NOV FRI 10 EXETER CHRISTMAS MARKET DEC Join us as we head to Hayling 1st pick-up: 07:00 1st drop-off: 19:00 Island and Warner Leisure’s 1st pick-up: 07:30 1st drop-off: 19:00 Sinah Warren Hotel. On arrival, Adult: £20 Child: £18 Senior: £19 have a moment to explore the Adult: £15 Child: £13 Senior: £14 Christmas market for any last The quaint streets and square minute gifts. Then, enjoy a between the stunning Bath Exeter Christmas Market’ has been running for seven 2-course festive lunch with tea, Abbey and the Roman Baths are 1st pick-up: 08:00 1st drop-off: 19:30 years on Exeter Cathedral Green and is recognised coffee and mince pies, before transformed into the Christmas as one of the best in the UK. A combination of unique we take our seats for the annual pantomime performance. Market. Find over 150 traditional Adult: £ Child: £ Senior: £ location with the stunning backdrop of Exeter Cathedral wooden chalets offering unique, alongside high quality exhibitors has established an handmade and unusual gifts, After driving through the safari park, see the Longleat ‘event’ which is now an integral part of the city centre decorations and food. Estate transformed into a glowing wonderland when festive celebrations and Christmas shopping experience. CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY Please note: this date maybe subject to change when dusk falls. Each year aims to deliver an even more Please note: this date maybe subject to change when the Christmas markets release the official dates. innovative and wondrous winter event. the Christmas markets release the official dates. 18TH DECEMBER - 3RD JANUARY 2022

20 | To book call 01425 473188... or visit www.solentcoaches.co.uk to book online | 21 CHRISTMAS GLOW TWIXSMAS MYSTERY bookings we are forced to cancel any excursion, all monies to the company in advance) may travel on any vehicle. MON 20 WED 29 paid by passengers for that particular excursion will be DEC AT WISLEY DEC TOUR refunded in full and following that the company shall be LOST PROPERTY exempt from any further liability. Luggage is carried at the owner’s risk. We are not responsible 1st pick-up: 12:00 1st drop-off: 22:00 1st pick-up: 09:00 1st drop-off: 18:00 for any property left on the coach. Any item of lost property B. BY THE PASSENGER will be held for 1 month following the date of the excursion You may cancel or amend your booking at any time prior to in accordance with the minimum regulation laid down by the Adult: £25 Child: £23 Senior: £24 Adult: £15 Child: £13 Senior: £14 departure subject to the following conditions. Road Traffic Act 1960 & the Public Services Vehicles (Lost 1. For cancellations notified to us more than 7 days prior to Property) Regulations 1995. There will be a charge of £2.00 Enjoy the atmosphere of the Join us as we head off for our the excursion departure time, a 50% cancellation charge on collection from our office in Unit 72, Basepoint Business applies in addition to any entrance tickets, which have Centre, Aviation Park West, Christchurch, BH23 6NX. Postage festive season with the Jigantics secret destination. Our Mystery been prepaid by the Company. and packaging will be charged extra. light installation around the Drive never visits the same place 2. For cancellations notified to us within 7 days prior to the garden which blooms with twice - it's a complete mystery, excursion departure time, a 100% cancellation charge ENTRANCE FEES/ FARES ONLY DEALS magical giant illuminated flowers. so jump aboard, relax and applies. Entrance fees are included except where stated. If you have 3. For amendments to any booking, a £5.00 per person your own ticket for an event – or wish to visit friends or family Also, don’t miss the stunning wonder where you will end up! charge is made. somewhere – don’t forget that ‘fare only’ prices are often Glasshouse display. The Glow 4. You may also transfer to an alternative trip, however, the available on many of our excursions. event starts at 4pm. above cancellation charges will apply and any outstanding monies will be transferred to the new excursion. SHARED EXCURSIONS 5. The company reserves the right to alter excursions or Please note some of our day excursions may be shared with prices, or cancel any excursion listed. any of the companies within the Lucketts Group.

Booking information & conditions WHEELCHAIRS SPECIAL OFFERS We will accept lightweight manual wheelchairs (weighing Special offers are only available for the time specified. As our brochure is prepared many months in advance, some point, unless you are joining our feeder service, when we will 20kgs or less), only if they can be folded and stowed in the Discount codes must be entered at the online checkout or excursions, timings and itineraries are still to be confirmed confirm exact pick-up times approximately 5 days prior to the luggage hold of the coach. We will accept small mobility quoted to the Sales Adviser over the telephone. Discounts and may be subject to change. If there is a change, we will date of travel. Passengers are requested to be at their pick- scooters/powered wheelchairs, subject to the following:- are valid only for new bookings made directly with Solent update our website and booking system so that the latest up point at least 5 minutes before the scheduled departure • We are given details of the size and make of the scooter/ Coaches. Discounts cannot be used in conjunction with any information is available when you book. If you have already time. We will not be held responsible for the late arrival of powered wheelchair to ensure it is suitable for carrying on other offer. Prices shown are per person. Discounts are not booked, we will inform you of any significant changes as soon passengers or passengers not being at the correct pick-up the coach. valid on insurance or any additional upgrades. Offers are as possible. We cannot be held responsible for changes in point. No refund will be made for passengers arriving after the • The scooter/powered wheelchair will break down into subject to availability. Solent Coaches reserves the right to theatre cast listings. Pick-up/drop-off times in this brochure scheduled departure time nor shall we be held responsible for separate parts each weighing no more than 20kgs. end promotions at any time without notice. are merely a guide and are subject to change. For excursions the late arrival of coaches due to circumstances beyond our • The disabled customer is accompanied by a companion that include tickets, prices are subject to change. This is control (i.e. traffic and weather conditions). who is able to dismantle and reassemble the scooter/ TRAVEL INSURANCE because, once our initial ticket allocation has sold, a new powered wheelchair to enable stowage in the coach. We advise that you take out personal travel insurance for ticket price may apply. FEEDER VEHICLES • The scooter/powered wheelchair is operated by dry cell European excursions. We have arranged comprehensive To reduce coach pick-up times to a minimum, a feeder batteries only. travel insurance with Wrightsure Insurance Group. You may HOW TO BOOK & PAYMENT vehicle may be used to transfer passengers to meet the • It is deemed that there will be sufficient additional room in use an alternative insurer, but you must advise us of this and Excursions must be paid for in full at the time of booking. coach at one of the main pick-up points. The feeder vehicle the hold to carry the item. ensure it is a fully comprehensive policy. Please contact us for You can book by phoning 01425 473188 or visiting our travel may be a coach, minibus or taxi. more details. office: Unit 72, Basepoint Business Centre, Aviation Park We MUST be advised of the above details at the time of West, Christchurch, BH23 6NX. We are open weekdays from FOR YOUR COMFORT booking. We will not accept liability to any damage to TRAVEL DOCUMENTS & PASSPORTS 9am to 5pm. You can also book online at www.solentcoaches. The consumption of alcohol is NOT permitted and by law, we personal property howsoever caused. British Citizens: For excursions to France or Belgium, co.uk. All excursions are subject to availability. Excursions operate a strict no smoking policy on our vehicles including you will require a full 10-year British Passport valid for a must be paid for in full at the time of booking. the use of electronic cigarettes. Please be considerate SPECIAL ASSISTANCE further 6 months beyond your excursion departure date. of other passengers when using a mobile phone or other Please inform us if you have any special requirements relating For excursions to the Channel Islands you will require valid RESERVING NUMBERED SEATING portable electronic device. to your health or mobility at the time of booking so we can photographic ID (please contact us for clarification). Particular seat numbers can be reserved at the time of advise if an excursion is suitable for your needs and assist in booking on a ‘first come, first served’ basis. We reserve the UNREASONABLE CONDUCT ensuring you enjoy your day out. Non British Citizens: Please contact the relevant Embassy right to change seat allocation or vehicle without notice. We We will refuse a booking or terminate a passenger’s travel in Our Drivers/Escorts will be happy to provide general or Consulate who will advise on the passport and/or visa will endeavour to seat passengers together for theatre shows, the event of unreasonable conduct. assistance to passengers but will not be expected to:- requirements. muscials and concerts however, we cannot guarantee this. • Assist customers with eating or personal hygiene. COMPLAINTS • Lift, carry or provide medical services such as giving It is the responsibility of the individual to ensure any ID or visa’s REDUCTION FOR SENIOR CITIZENS & CHILDREN If you have a problem on your day excursion, please let the injections. needed for travel are valid and correct. No refunds will be Children aged between one to fifteen and senior citizens can driver or escort (where applicable) know as soon as possible, • Dismantle or reassemble mobility scooters or powered given if you are unable to travel due to not having the correct often travel at reduced rates. Children under 12 months of and we will do everything we can to resolve any issues on the wheelchairs that have been approved for travel. documentation. We will not be responsible for any return age can travel free of charge on UK day excursions provided day. If the issue is not resolved, please make your complaint A travelling companion should travel with you if you require transport costs if you have been denied boarding at the port. they do not occupy a seat and that we are notified at the time in writing within 7 days of your excursion to Solent Coaches, additional assistance. of booking. In consideration for the comfort and well-being Broadcut, Wallington, Fareham, Hampshire PO16 8TB. We will DATA PROTECTION ACT of all our customers, we are unable to take children under 12 investigate and respond fully within 28 days of receipt of your It is not always possible to drop-off passengers directly outside We comply with the GDPR 2018 Regulations. Our data months of age on our European day excursions. complaint. of the attractions/venues and therefore some walking may be controller is Lucketts Travel Limited and our data protection involved on our excursions. Please ask at the time of booking. policy can be found at www.solentcoaches.co.uk/Privacy- PICK UP POINTS & TIMES CANCELLATIONS, REFUNDS OR AMENDMENTS Notice or you can request a copy in writing to the Human Your booking confirmation, which acts as your travel ticket, will A. BY THE COMPANY CONVEYANCE OF ANIMALS Resources Department, Lucketts Travel, Broadcut, Wallington, confirm the exact departure time from your requested pick-up Should the circumstance arise where due to insufficient No animals (other than guide dogs and hearing dogs, notified Fareham, Hampshire, PO16 8TB.

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